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Before you begin the college search, make a list of all of the things that are important to you. Your personal answers will make the college search much easier! I suggest that every college bound student should research each school that he/she is interested in. You will find important information about what majors/programs they have, the cost and financial aid awarded, and requirements to be accepted. The most important thing about searching for college is to be REALISTIC. Find a college that fits your wants and needs and personality. Once at the college of your choice, make the most of it! Many colleges charge students an activity fee each semester so take advantage of all that your college has to offer. Whether it is a bus trip to NYC or a movie showing in the campus theater, you pay for these so take advantage. Become involved and meet people through clubs, academic meetings, and sports. Most importantly, don't become overwhelmed with schoolwork. Of course college is to study hard but it is important to balance your time and have fun as well. Surround yourself with a support system of friends and faculty. You wont regret it!

Talk to people who actually attend the college, not just admissions or those who are giving tours but actual students. See what is cheaper: living on campus or paying to live off. Buy your books used online! Get to know your classmates they could be great friends. Don't be afraid to take part in student activities!

Make sure what they are telling you is true. Talk to students that go here before you attend

The advice that I would give to parents and students in their journey of finding the best school for them would be to keep their eyes open and listen to all the possible choices. They should not rush into the process nor rush to get out of it. Finding the right school could be troublesome but it sure pays off in the end. I would also ecourage the parents and students to talk to the advisors at the schools and not only the advisors but current students because the people that work for the school are only going to say good things about it that is why it is very important to actually get the inside scoop about the school by talking to variety of students. I would tell the students and parents to prepare for a stressful journey but also to stay relaxed and think things through very well.

The biggest and most important advice is the parents allowing their child to choose what they want to study and what school they want to attend. Unfortunately, I am learning this the hard way.

dont just look at the schools you want for the next four years of your life. If you want to go to grad school after undergrad, look at them first and then look at undergrad schools that may have the best compatibilty with the grad school your looking at.

Visit different colleges, you'll know when one fits once you have seen them

Don't woory and don't feel pressured. When you go to the campus, you will know what feels right and what feels wrong and you may not be able to describe it, but it is that feeling that makes you know where you are suposed to go. Also, while the money is an important factor, try not to worry about it. It will just make you stressed out and then you may not pick the right school because you are so concerned over the money. Go with your instincts they are usually right.

Make sure you chose a school that will provide an education that is worth the money that you are spending for that particular college. A college education is getting to be extremely expensive, so make sure that the education is provided and your child will be challenged.

My best advice is to apply for at least five colleges that have the major you're interested in. Apply early, by at least Thanksgiving, so you don't get rushed into a descision, or miss out on the programs you're interested in! Once you've applied, get Financial Aid in as soon as possible. Once the letters start arriving; figure out how much you yourself would be willing to spend, and look at what colleges you've been accepted into. Look over if you've been accepted into the program you wanted to, and check over, of the colleges that have accepted you into their program, which one is offering the best financial aid. Thats my best advice personally; because on average, people leave college with about $40,000 in debt; so anything you can do to lesson that debt can help!

The decision to attend college is a very important step toward your future. This is the place where you will develop as an individual, discover who you are, find your passion for your carreer, learn to live independantly, and meet friends you will have for life. The key to making the most out of your college experience is choosing the right environment. You will become successful by surrounding yourself with individuals who are self-motivated, driven toward their goals, and seizing every opportunity. Your education is far too important, not to mention expensive, to waste on drinking and partying. I ask you to not base your decision on how much fun you'll have or how many people you'll meet, but to open your mind and find the place where you can reach your greatest potential.

Visit any and all colleges and universities that you may be interested in. The college may look great on paper but once you go to the campus it may be a totally different situation. Also explore the town/city the college is in and try to picture yourself living there. It is important that you are comfortable in that place because you will be spending a lot of time there. Once enrolled; get involved in student activities they provide for you on campus; they're usually free and it gives you a great chance to meet new and exciting people you may not have had the chance to meet otherwise.

I really do wish I had someone that could have guided me in the right direction when picking colleges. I stated in a previous answer that I would have liked to attend a community college, finish the classes I needed, and then go to a university to finish up. I know that a lot of students don't want to do that because they want to get out in the 'world' and be on their own, as most community colleges are close enough to home that they can commute, but trust me, it's not worth it to waste money at a school that costs around 43,000 dollars a year. With the amount of undecided students going into universities and basically dawdling and wasting literally thousands of dollars, colleges must have no problem making more than enough money. In short, my advice to students: If you are going into a university, make sure you know your major, if not, save yourself and your parents thousands of dollars and go to community college. I wish I had more than 200 words to explain; so much to say, so little time (or in this case, space). Thank you!

I believe that the most important thing when finding the right college is to visit, not only the campus but with the staff and talking with current students, during the semester. The campus enviroment is important, but in the end you are paying for an education, and the people in your department who provide that education are the most important. If you love a campus setting and feel at home, but find out that you don't mesh with your proffessors, you are not likely to do very well. However, if you find a school with proffessors that make you think and are committed to your education, and are willing to do whatever it takes to help you along your way, you are going to end up with an amazing college experiance. Also, take advantage of all the constructive social activities that your school offers; some may seem a little 'lame', but it's a great way to make friends.